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Grande Prairie… Two Grande Prairie homes were searched and an assortment of illicit drugs, firearms, and cash proceeds of crime were seized by ALERT.
ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on March 15, 2019, to conclude a short-term investigation. Grande Prairie RCMP provided assistance.
The seizure included drugs with an estimated street value of $50,000, and included:
A shotgun and rifle were also seized.
“Short-term, quick-hit investigations such as this speak to ALERT’s ability to translate criminal intelligence into viable enforcement action,” said Insp. Sean Boser, ALERT.
Two people were arrested and face a total of 30 charges related to drug and firearms offences. Taylor Leslie, a 23-year-old woman, was released on bail, while Caiden MacKinnon, a 20-year-old man, remains in custody. MacKinnon faces multiple breach charges.
Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime. Members of Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Lethbridge Police Service, Medicine Hat Police Service, and RCMP work in ALERT.
The work we do is about our communities, and that’s why we recognize that residents can be instrumental in tackling serious crime. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, or you suspect criminal activity, please reach out. Your information will remain strictly confidential.
Thank you for helping to make Alberta safer by being actively involved and reporting suspicious activity.
